Q. Lion-tailed Macaque, recently seen in the news, is mainly found in which regions of India?
Answer:
Western ghats
Notes: A lion-tailed macaque (LTM) gave birth at the Chamundi Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre near Mysuru, Karnataka. The lion-tailed macaque (Macaca silenus) is an Old World monkey, known for its males marking territory with calls. They have 17 vocalisations and are characterised by a grey mane around their face, resembling a beard, and a lion-like tufted tail. These primates are native to India, living in the fragmented rainforests of the Western Ghats in Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. The species is endangered due to habitat destruction.